Innovation in payments: Libra, blockchain and crypto-assets

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President Lagarde presents the latest monetary policy decisions – 18 December 2025

Today our Governing Council decided on monetary policy. Listen to President Christine Lagarde present today’s decisions. The statement also covers: • how the economy is performing • how we expect prices to develop • the risks to the economic outlook • the dynamics behind financia ...  Show more

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